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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,595.72, 24,282.36 and 9,637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,595.72, 24,282.36 and 9,637.92 is: 13,300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,595.72 : 24,282.36 = 9,637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,595.72/24,282.36 = 9,637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,595.72x = 24,282.36 × 9,637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,595.72x = 234,031,443.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,031,443.09/17,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.48

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